"The countries will build windfarms at sea that directly connect to multiple nations through high-voltage subsea cables, under plans that are expected to provide 100GW of offshore wind power, or enough electricity capacity to power 143m homes. The commitment, which will be set out in the Hamburg declaration, is expected to be signed on Monday by energy ministers from the UK, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and Norway."
"The latest agreement reaffirms Europe's commitment to wind power, after North Sea countries promised three years ago to build 300GW of offshore wind in the area by 2050. The new offshore wind power grid will contribute to this target. Miliband is also expected to sign a statement of intent with Germany, Belgium, Denmark and the Netherlands to open up cross-border, offshore electricity projects, with a focus on joint planning and cost sharing."
"The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, said the UK was standing up for our national interest by pushing for clean energy and getting off the fossil fuel rollercoaster. The pact comes less than a week after the US president, Donald Trump, criticised the UK's plans to phase out production of North Sea oil and gas, and complained about European wind power."
The UK and nine other European nations agreed to build a coordinated offshore wind grid in the North Sea to convert the ageing oil basin into a regional clean energy hub. Planned windfarms will connect across borders using high-voltage subsea cables and aim to deliver roughly 100GW of capacity, enough for about 143 million homes. The commitment will be formalised in the Hamburg declaration and signed by energy ministers from multiple countries. The initiative supports a broader North Sea target of 300GW by 2050 and includes intentions for joint planning, cost sharing and cross-border project cooperation.
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